Li Yong (television host)
Li Yong | |
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Born | Beijing Broadcasting Institute | 3 May 1968
Occupation | Television presenter |
Employer | CCTV |
Spouse | |
Children | Fatima Li (b. 2002) |
Li Yong (
Biography
Li's family originated from
Since 2001, he had been one of the six main hosts of the
Li was launched to fame by Lucky 52, a CCTV-2 gameshow with audience figures around 50 million. Based on a British gameshow format[2] (possibly Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?). The show aired on Saturdays at 6:55 pm. The last air was 25 October 2008 and its repeats, as Li announced/CCTV announced that Lucky 52 would go off air.[7]
He then added Super 6+1, another gameshow broadcast on
The World Brand Laboratory has recognized Li as the top TV host in China since their ranking began in 2004. His worth to CCTV was estimated at
He was known for his flamboyant image and his looks, which were described as unconventional and even ugly.[10][3] His on-screen dress was often formal men's attire with such modifications as sequins and brightly coloured linings. His hair was longer than was conventional for Chinese men of his age and status. The 2005 ranking noted his tendency to laugh in front of the camera, at his own jokes.
On 23 June 2016, it was announced that he would be the new presenter of The Voice of China, which would be entitled "Sing! China – 中国好声音".
On 29 October 2018, Li's wife Ha Wen revealed that he died in the United States on 25 October 2018 after a 17-month-battle with cancer. His funeral was held at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City.[11]
Controversies
In September 2006, Li appeared in an advertising campaign for Sunyard product of the Zhejiang Shiyou Timber Co. Ltd. The CCTV editorial committee omitted him from their "top ten" list for 2006, perhaps suggesting diminishing support within the organization's management. The original incident later prompted an investigation by CCTV's
On 12 January 2007, Li implied Shaanxi citizens were "lazy" on Lucky 52, prompting criticism on China's influential
The mounting pressure led to rumours in September 2007 that Li had resigned from CCTV. They were denied by Lucky 52.
References
- ^ "Wen Wei Po: Enthusiasm Unleashed in the Studio (via Google Translate)". Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 27 September 2007.
- ^ a b "CCTV: Li Yong". Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2007.
- ^ a b c Yardley, Jim (21 January 2006). "A TV 'King' Pushes the Limits, Flashily but Gently". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ a b (in Chinese) english.eastday.com
- ^ I'm a CPC member, how come the underground king?[permanent dead link] 李咏:我是中共党员国家干部,哪来的江湖老大 2005-11-29
- ^ "Li Yong: I wish the five-year-old Princess Dou happy birthday! (via Google Translate)". Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 29 September 2007.
- ^ Jeremy Goldkorn (Danwei) CCTV talent show seeks foreigners with China knowledge
- ^ See Mandarin Wikipedia article
- ^ (in Chinese) Chinese most valuable TV hosts awarded
- ^ Pasden, John (7 February 2006). "CCTV's Li Yong – Sinosplice". www.sinosplice.com. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ "主持人李咏因癌症在美国去世 妻子哈文挂断电话-李咏-哈文-妻子_新浪娱乐_新浪网". ent.sina.com.cn. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ "Li Yong vs. Shaanxi". www.danwei.org. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ "春晚出错黑色三分钟回放:错误源起张泽群(图)-搜狐新闻". news.sohu.com. Retrieved 30 October 2018.
- ^ Yahoo! China: Li Yong leaving Lucky 52 is rumour only. Archived 8 July 2012 at archive.today